We reached the end of an era last week. My son decided he didn’t want to use his high chair anymore. Now, he’s four, so we’re not talking a chair with a tray. We use the Svan Chairs in our house and after three years and ten months of using it, he decided the time had come to use a normal kitchen chair just like mommy and daddy.

Tear.

Our chair has really been a blessing. His chair started us off with our first solids and, with some minor adjustments, has lasted him as he’s grown through the years.

I often wonder why anyone would buy a high chair other than one that grows with your child. Sure, it might be a little pricier to begin with but the longevity and benefits are totally worth it.

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15 Responses to 5 high chairs that grow with your child

I had a regular Chicco high hair. My daughter started using our regular chairs at 2.5. And we have a pub style dining room set, so it’s higher than average.

kimsays:

April 19, 2013 at 9:29 am

We spent 230 euros on a fancy, very modern “growing” high chair. Our daughter could not stand to be in a high chair. It lasted about 4 months, was grossly dirty and we took it to the dump. I would by the cheapest (but definitely sturdy) high chair if we had a second go at having a child. The “growing” high chair is for first-time parents who are clueless. Your child is going to want to sit in a regular chair, just like Mommy and Daddy, as soon as possible! They hate high chairs just like they hate car seats!

luckymesays:

April 19, 2013 at 9:32 pm

you’re missing the graco convertible high chair! it has the potential to sit 2-3 children at once. the chair part lift off with a chair below it for big kids, and it has a booster seat that comes with it!

koolchickensays:

April 20, 2013 at 1:14 pm

I have the Boon Flair pedestal highchair. My sons not on solids yet but we’ve out him in it and pushed him around the house a few times. He seems to like it. What I like is how it has an adjustable height so I can move it from the kitchen to the dining room. Even better is how it he chair is one solid piece so no crud gets ground in. It also has a smooth seat cousin that can go in the dishwasher, as can the tray and its two inserts, and the straps detach so it can go in the wash.

Wilmasays:

April 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm

we bought the tripp trapp w/ number one, and i agree (in part) w/ an earlier commenter that these expensive chairs are more for first time parents. while i like the high chair (and my youngest is in it), i’ll be selling it when he moves to a booster (my older one just uses a cheap booster that straps to a chair, without any extra straps, and my son can climb in and out of it, and it’s much easier to clean. i’ll be selling our tripp trapp when the younger one can climb in and out of a booster.

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Dagmarsays:

April 22, 2013 at 2:06 am

A growing high chair is the way to go. My daughters are 2.5 and 4.5 and still both love their Svan chairs. Not only are they so functional, but they are good to look at.

It’s really important for posture to have a chair that allows you to place your feet on a stable surface – this rules out bar stools.

The high chairs that change into a table and chair are also good but not handy if you want your children to eat with you at the dining room table.

And of course, if you aren’t going to keep your high chair clean (with a proper wipe down every day), spending good money on any expensive chair is a waste.

Angelasays:

April 23, 2013 at 10:06 am

I’m with Kim and Wilma – we had a Stokke and another similar chair, and beyond 3 the kids just didn’t want them. They are heavy and hard to push in and out, plus the not-Stokke had armrests fixed in the way, and they just aren’t comfortable for older kids/adults anyway. You could buy a cheaper high chair and graduate sooner to an ordinary chair. Kids want to grow up!

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April 23, 2013 at 10:08 am

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Trishasays:

April 23, 2013 at 4:53 pm

Love the stokke Tripp trapp. Little ones can join the family at the table instead off to the side in a high chair, easy to clean, fits at the table like a regular chair so doesn’t take up extra space, wood blends into decor. 1st kid used it until about 2 when he moved to a booster so 2nd kid could use it. 2nd is 3 and will move him to a booster when 3rd arrives and can sit at the table.

I recently came across a new growing highchair at Diapers . com — “Beyond Junior Y chair” . I fall in love with its unique Y shape. Anyone own one? , this chair has a special feature allows parents to adjust height in seconds! , really? I think this is really cool!! check diapers or googgle : Abiie (this is the manufacture company)

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